Clear Scope. Qualified Fabrication. Dependable Project Coordination.
MCS helps purchasing teams understand what is included, what information is required and how grid-deck fabrication fits into the larger project schedule.
Grid Decking Is Not a Commodity Purchase
Grid decking is fabricated around project-specific dimensions, loading, materials, coatings, connections and installation requirements. Two quotations may appear to cover the same product while including significantly different scopes. A successful purchase requires alignment between the owner, engineer, contractor, fabricator and supplier before the order is released.
What's on Your Plate
- 01Grid type
- 02Panel dimensions
- 03Main-bar depth & spacing
- 04Steel grade
- 05Coating or galvanizing
- 06Concrete configuration
- 07Reinforcement
- 08Connections
- 09Shop drawings
- 10Engineering responsibilities
- 11Testing & inspection
- 12Delivery schedule
- 13Freight
- 14Installation support
- 15Documentation requirements
Procurement Benefits of Working With MCS
Clear Project-Specific Quotations
Quotes organized around the plans, specifications and identified project scope.
Domestic Fabrication
MCS manufactures bridge products in Bedford, Pennsylvania.
Responsive Coordination
Questions addressed with the project team before they create purchasing or production delays.
Custom Fabrication
Fabricate around project geometry rather than offering only standard off-the-shelf panels.
Quality Documentation
Required records coordinated based on the contract and approved project requirements.
Schedule Visibility
Fabrication and delivery requirements discussed alongside the project schedule.
Single-Project Accountability
MCS serves as a direct fabrication partner for the grid-deck scope.
Technical Understanding
Access to bridge-product specialists who understand how design decisions affect material and cost.
Preparing a quotation package? Send the plans, specifications and schedule.
Plan Your ProjectUnderstanding the Four Grid Systems
Open Grid
Purchasing variables focused on steel, coating and panel configuration.
- Grid pattern
- Main-bar depth
- Steel grade
- Coating
- Panel dimensions
- Connections
- Delivery sequence
Exodermic®
Purchasing variables include composite detailing and concrete scope.
- Steel grid & main-bearing tees
- Reinforcement
- Precast or cast-in-place scope
- Concrete responsibilities
- Panel joints & connections
- Shipping size
Half-Filled Grid
Purchasing variables balance grid config and partial concrete fill.
- Grid configuration
- Form pans
- Concrete fill depth & overfill
- Reinforcement
- Concrete supply responsibility
- Precast or cast-in-place scope
Fully Filled Grid
Purchasing variables focus on concrete volume and panel layout.
- Grid depth
- Concrete volume
- Reinforcement & overfill
- Precast or cast-in-place scope
- Coatings & connections
- Panel layout
From Purchase Order to Delivery
- STEP 01
Scope Confirmation
Verify plans, specifications, quantities · Confirm inclusions, exclusions and schedule
- STEP 02
Submittals
Coordinate shop drawings · Technical information, materials and approvals
- STEP 03
Release for Fabrication
Confirm approved information · Confirm production requirements
- STEP 04
Fabrication & Quality
Project-specific panels · Controlled shop procedures
- STEP 05
Delivery Coordination
Site access & erection sequence · Required delivery dates
Quote Comparison Checklist
The lowest initial quotation may not represent the lowest project cost if major scope items, freight, documentation or schedule requirements are excluded. Confirm each proposal covers the same scope before comparing price.
- Same grid system, steel grade & quantity
- Coatings & reinforcement
- Shop drawings & engineering scope
- Testing, inspection & certifications
- Freight, taxes & packaging
- Delivery sequencing & field support
- Buy America / domestic-content docs
- Exclusions and schedule assumptions
What MCS Needs to Prepare an Accurate Quote
Incomplete information does not always prevent an early conversation, but the final quotation must be based on a clearly defined project scope.
Plan Your Project- Current contract drawings
- Specifications & addenda
- Grid-deck details
- Applicable owner standards
- Bid date & required delivery date
- Project location
- Estimated quantities
- Alternate or approved-equal requirements
- Coating requirements
- Domestic-content requirements
- Inspection requirements
- Freight expectations
- Installation or precast scope
- Required documentation
Common Questions
Preliminary information may support early budgeting, but a final quotation requires a defined scope.
Differences often involve grid configuration, steel weight, coatings, reinforcement, engineering scope, freight, testing, documentation and exclusions.
Grid decking is generally project-specific, so pricing depends on the bridge geometry, quantities, materials and contract requirements.
Delivery sequencing can be discussed during project planning and incorporated where practical.
Early contact is beneficial when budgeting, qualifying suppliers, reviewing alternates or preparing bid documents.
Define the Scope Before You Compare the Price.
Send MCS the plans, specifications, quantities and required schedule. Our team will help identify the information needed for a clear, project-specific grid-deck quotation.